Category Archives: News
Emporia Rescue Mission planning to adjust entrance requirements if Topeka counterpart closes
The Emporia Rescue Mission is making plans to tweak its entry requirements if the Topeka mission has to close its doors next month. On Monday, the Topeka mission said it faces a $180,000 shortfall per...
Aug 07, 2019
Executive sessions among main items in Lyon County Commission action meeting
Lyon County commissioners have a lot of discussion ahead during their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners have six executive sessions planned, including three for legal matters and three for...
Aug 07, 2019
Eureka voters advance mayoral candidates for general election after Tuesday's primary
The field for Eureka mayor was cut in half after Tuesday’s primary election. Four candidates — Stephen Coulter, Kevin Lawrence, Larry Moore and Tim Watchous were running to advance to the ...
Aug 07, 2019
UPDATE: Severe storm, flash flood watches continue for KVOE listening area; power outages develop near Emporia
Thunderstorm activity could give us severe weather Wednesday morning and widespread heavy rainfall overnight. Active warnings *None currently announced. No severe weather has been reported, although 5...
Aug 07, 2019
UPDATE: Mechanical malfunction leads to Tuesday's injury accident in Reading
An apparent mechanical issue led to Tuesday night’s injury accident in Reading. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says Seth Matthews of Reading was working on a motor home in the 400 block of Frank...
Aug 07, 2019
Emporia Fire respond to vehicle fire northwest of Emporia Tuesday
No injuries have been reported following a vehicle fire near Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were toned out to a report of a vehicle fire at Road 180 and B, 8 miles northwest of Emporia, shortly...
Aug 06, 2019
No severe weather reported after thunderstorm warning west of Madison
Isolated thunderstorms are possible through the evening hours, and the storm activity prompted one severe thunderstorm warning near Emporia. However, the warning for northwest Greenwood County issued ...
Aug 06, 2019
Emporia Police Department searching for Tuesday hit and run suspect
Local law enforcement is in search of a hit and run suspect from an incident Tuesday morning. According to Emporia Police Sergeant Lisa Sage, a hit and run occurred at Simmons Pet Food at 1400 East Lo...
Aug 06, 2019
UPDATE: Arkansas woman killed in crash near Eureka
The Kansas Highway Patrol says an Arkansas woman was killed in Tuesday afternoon's crash just outside Eureka. The Highway Patrol crash log says 50-year-old Anita Lucy of Salem, Arkansas, was driving a...
Aug 06, 2019
FHCHC, NRH celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Week
Emporia’s two breastfeeding support programs, from Flint Hills Community Health Center and Newman Regional Health, Celebrated Breastfeeding Awareness on Monday and Tuesday. The FHCHC celebration...
Aug 06, 2019
